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Disabilities RSS Feed from 97.7 ABC Goulburn Murray2018, Australian Broadcasting Corporationen-au15Wed, 28 Feb 2018 10:17:00 +1100V/Line pays thousands for taxis due to trains being wheelchair inaccessiblehttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-02-28/vline-pays-taxis-due-to-trains-being-wheelchair-inaccessible/9491666?source=rss
Two north-east Victorian residents have claimed V/Line regularly pays more than $1,000 for return taxi trips to Melbourne due to train and coach services being wheelchair inaccessible.Wed, 28 Feb 2018 10:17:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201802\4809600.xml97.7 ABC Goulburn MurraygoulburnmurraymelbournesheppartonBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:Rail TransportBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:Road TransportHealth:All:AllHealth:Disabilities:AllAustralia:NSW:Albury 2640Australia:VIC:Euroa 3666Australia:VIC:Melbourne 3000Australia:VIC:Seymour 3660Australia:VIC:Shepparton 3630Australia:VIC:Wodonga 3690A V-Line train at Southern Cross Station in MelbourneA V-Line train at Southern Cross Station in MelbourneABC News: Giulio Saggin: ABC News: Giulio SagginV/Line trainV/Line trainSupplied: ABC News: Supplied: ABC News-36.0765 146.9227Book club with a difference launched in Echucahttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-03-17/australias-first-next-chapter-book-club-launched-in-echuca/8361508?source=rss
A community-based book club for people with intellectual and development disabilities is launched at the local library in Echuca.Mon, 20 Mar 2017 13:13:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201703\4637688.xml97.7 ABC Goulburn MurraysheppartonArts and Entertainment:Library Museum and Gallery:AllCommunity and Society:All:AllCommunity and Society:Community Organisations:AllEducation:All:AllEducation:Community Education:AllEducation:Play and Learning:AllHealth:All:AllHealth:Disabilities:AllAustralia:VIC:Echuca 3564The Next Chapter Book Club in EchucaThe Next Chapter Book Club in EchucaABC Central Victoria: Larissa Romensky: ABC Central Victoria: Larissa Romensky-36.1421 144.7505Turning hospital landfill into a viable social enterprise in central Victoriahttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-05-25/turning-hospital-landfill-into-a-viable-social-enterprise/7444934?source=rss
Single-use hospital towels usually destined for landfill are finding a second life in a nifty social enterprise giving work to people with disabilities and raising money for charity.Wed, 25 May 2016 15:24:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201605\4469132.xml97.7 ABC Goulburn MurraycentralvicsheppartonBusiness, Economics and Finance:All:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Environmentally Sustainable Business:AllHealth:All:AllHealth:Disabilities:AllHealth:Healthcare Facilities:AllAustralia:VIC:Bendigo 3550Australia:VIC:Echuca 3564Laundry MatesLaundry MatesABC Central Victoria: Larissa Romensky: ABC Central Victoria: Larissa Romensky-36.1421 144.7505Music is the key to learning says Victorian state award winning specialist teacherhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-11-24/music-key-to-learning-for-kim-burns/6968582?source=rss
After nearly 20 years in the wrong profession, a dedicated mother inspired by her own son's struggle with learning has just won a state award for teaching.Tue, 24 Nov 2015 13:16:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201511\4358458.xml97.7 ABC Goulburn MurraysheppartonEducation:All:AllEducation:Subjects:AllEducation:Subjects:MusicEducation:Teachers:AllHealth:Disabilities:AllAustralia:VIC:Echuca 3564Kim Burns specialist music teacher from EchucaKim Burns specialist music teacher from EchucaABC Central Victoria Larissa Romensky: ABC Central Victoria Larissa Romensky-36.1421 144.7505Wangaratta pop-up restaurant celebrates the ability in disabilityhttp://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2015/08/21/4297853.htm?source=rss
Wangaratta's newest eatery is giving young people with intellectual disabilities real-life experience in running a restaurant.Fri, 21 Aug 2015 15:27:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201508\4297853.xml97.7 ABC Goulburn MurraysheppartongoulburnmurrayBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:HospitalityCommunity and Society:Youth:AllEducation:All:AllEducation:Vocational:AllHealth:Disabilities:AllHuman Interest:All:AllCommunity and Society:Regional:AllAustralia:VIC:Shepparton 3630Australia:VIC:Wangaratta 3677Australia:VIC:Wodonga 3690Wangaratta District Specialist School student Grace Churchill serves a Cafe The PreVue customerWangaratta District Specialist School student Grace Churchill serves a Cafe The PreVue customerBronwen O'SheaABC Local: Bronwen O'SheaJames' PlaceBronwen O'Shea visits Wangaratta pop-up restaurant James' PlaceBronwen O'Shea-36.36 146.3193John Williamson says yes to Belvoir Special School requesthttp://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2015/07/24/4280077.htm?source=rss
When a group of Year 10 and 11 students from Wodonga's Belvoir Special School toured the ABC Goulburn Murray studios this week they mentioned they were "working on" a plan to get singer songwriter John Williamson to visit the school.Fri, 24 Jul 2015 14:19:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201507\4280077.xml97.7 ABC Goulburn MurraysheppartongoulburnmurrayArts and Entertainment:All:AllArts and Entertainment:Music:AllArts and Entertainment:Music:CountryEducation:All:AllEducation:Schools:AllHealth:Disabilities:AllHuman Interest:All:AllAustralia:VIC:Shepparton 3630Australia:VIC:Wodonga 3690Students Zac Pearce, Wilson Holt, Cory White, Joe Conte and John Williamson [insert]Students Zac Pearce, Wilson Holt, Cory White, Joe Conte and John Williamson [insert]Louise Condon and [insert] ABCBelvoir Special School and John Donegan [ABC]: Louise Condon and [insert] ABCZac Pearce, Cory White, John Williamson and ABC's Gaye PattisonZac Pearce, Cory White, John Williamson and ABC's Gaye PattisonGaye Pattison-36.1217 146.885Art partnership resets creative processhttp://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2014/12/09/4145226.htm?source=rss
"I think that we have a genuine friendship after meeting and producing art. I just love Alex's imagination and the way that if I'm faltering over something she goes 'Get on with it, just do it!'" - Artist Helen Carter.Tue, 09 Dec 2014 16:22:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201412\4145226.xml97.7 ABC Goulburn MurraysheppartongoulburnmurrayArts and Entertainment:All:AllArts and Entertainment:Visual Art:AllArts and Entertainment:Visual Art:SculptureArts and Entertainment:Library Museum and Gallery:AllHealth:Disabilities:AllHuman Interest:All:AllAustralia:VIC:Shepparton 3630Australia:VIC:Wodonga 3690Artists Helen Carter and Alex Cotterill plan to work together again soonArtists Helen Carter and Alex Cotterill plan to work together again soonAllison JessABC: Allison JessArtists Helen Carter and Alex Cotterill Artists Helen Carter and Alex Cotterill talk to Allison Jess about their Two Ways projectAllison Jess-36.1217 146.885Inquiry probes social inclusion for Victorians with a disabilityhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-01-22/inquiry-probes-social-inclusion-for-victorians/5212266?source=rss
A parliamentary committee is holding an inquiry into social inclusion for Victorians with a disability.Wed, 22 Jan 2014 11:49:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201401\3929992.xml97.7 ABC Goulburn MurrayballaratcentralvicwesternvicmilduraswanhillgippslandsheppartongoulburnmurrayGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllHealth:Disabilities:AllAustralia:VIC:AllAustralia:VIC:Ballarat 3350Australia:VIC:Bendigo 3550Australia:VIC:Horsham 3400Australia:VIC:Mildura 3500Australia:VIC:Sale 3850Australia:VIC:Shepparton 3630Australia:VIC:Wodonga 3690-37.4500 146.0833Riding on the power of handshttp://www.abc.net.au/local/audio/2013/04/18/3739974.htm?source=rss
As a hand cyclist, Mike 'Squizz' Taylor sees the road in a different way than most.Thu, 18 Apr 2013 13:24:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201304\3739974.xml97.7 ABC Goulburn MurraycentralvicsheppartonwesternvicmilduraswanhillHealth:All:AllHealth:Disabilities:AllSport:All:AllSport:Cycling:AllAustralia:VIC:AllAustralia:VIC:Bendigo 3550Australia:VIC:Echuca 3564Australia:VIC:Horsham 3400Australia:VIC:Mildura 3500Michael 'Squizz' TaylorMichael 'Squizz' Taylor and his racing bike. He's barely an inch above the ground when riding it.Terri-Anne KingsleyABC Central Victoria: Terri-Anne KingsleyGearsThe gear wheel from Michael Taylor's hand-powered racing bike. It looks like a normal bike gear wheel - but it's worth over $2,000. The entire bike is worth $16,000.Terri-Anne KingsleyABC Central Victoria: Terri-Anne KingsleyHitting the roadMike 'Squizz' Taylor speaks with Fiona Parker about hand cycling.Fiona Parker-36.7597 144.2789The Breakers moment to shinehttp://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2012/12/07/3649672.htm?source=rss
This week we celebrated the International Day for Persons with Disabilities. Tonight celebrations continue with a concert in Wodonga where local band the Breakers, will open for internationally acclaimed band Rudely Interrupted.Fri, 07 Dec 2012 11:37:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201212\3649672.xml97.7 ABC Goulburn MurraysheppartongoulburnmurrayCommunity and Society:All:AllHealth:Disabilities:AllHuman Interest:All:AllHuman Interest:People:AllAustralia:VIC:Shepparton 3630Australia:VIC:Wodonga 3690Meet the Breakers Teacher Pete Kline with the BreakersGaye Pattison Gaye Pattison: Gaye Pattison Belvoir BreakersIt's rockin' good fun at school when ever the Breakers take to the music room at Belvoir School.Gaye Pattison -36.1217 146.885All abilities togetherhttp://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2012/11/28/3643091.htm?source=rss
"I am confident now that properly functioning communities recognise that people are diverse; come from different places, different geography and have different abilities.. and (functioning communities) are working to have a community that values the whole of its diversity... It's what makes a thriving community." Access All Areas workshop facilitator Anne Dunn.
Thu, 29 Nov 2012 08:39:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201211\3643091.xml97.7 ABC Goulburn MurraygoulburnmurraysheppartonArts and Entertainment:All:AllArts and Entertainment:Dance:AllCommunity and Society:All:AllEducation:All:AllHealth:Disabilities:AllHuman Interest:All:AllAustralia:NSW:Albury 2640Australia:VIC:Shepparton 3630Australia:VIC:Wodonga 3690Angelic performanceXSITEINC Dancers perform Angels at the Access All Areas workshop at the Albury LibraryMuseumAllison JessABC Local: Allison JessAll abilitiesXSITEINC Dancers was born out of the dis/assemble dance project that was a partnership between Murray Arts and disability organisation SITE IncAllison JessABC Local: Allison JessAngelsAngels was inspired by the Olympics, the sky and shapesAllison JessABC Local: Allison JessRound of applauseA round of applauseAllison JessABC Local: Allison Jess-36.0765 146.9227A question from Albury on Q and Ahttp://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2012/11/28/3642938.htm?source=rss
On Sunday, five local community members teamed up with ABC Open to film questions for the Q and A panel. They raised issues relating to disability and community access - and one of the questions was broadcast on Monday's programme. Wed, 28 Nov 2012 14:29:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201211\3642938.xml97.7 ABC Goulburn MurraygoulburnmurraysheppartonCommunity and Society:All:AllCommunity and Society:Youth:AllEducation:All:AllEducation:Community Education:AllHealth:All:AllHealth:Disabilities:AllHuman Interest:All:AllHuman Interest:People:AllRural:All:AllRural:Rural Youth:AllAustralia:NSW:Albury 2640Australia:VIC:Shepparton 3630Karena and WillKarena and her son Will, who has Autism Spectrum DisorderMike EdenABC Open: Mike Eden-36.0765 146.9227Roadworks to begin near school merger sitehttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-10-23/roadworks-to-begin-near-school-merger-site/4328390?source=rss
The principal of a primary school for children with disabilities says roadworks, surrounding land identified for a new site in Echuca, are due to start this month.Tue, 23 Oct 2012 10:14:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201210\3616567.xml97.7 ABC Goulburn MurraycentralvicsheppartongoulburnmurrayCommunity and Society:Urban Development and Planning:AllEducation:Schools:AllHealth:Disabilities:AllAustralia:VIC:Bendigo 3550Australia:VIC:Echuca 3564Australia:VIC:Shepparton 3630Australia:VIC:Wodonga 3690-36.1421 144.7505How blogging beat the bullieshttp://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2012/10/02/3602209.htm?source=rss
Self-proclaimed 'appearance activist' Carly Findlay beat the bullies by blogging.Tue, 02 Oct 2012 16:27:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201210\3602209.xml97.7 ABC Goulburn MurraysheppartongoulburnmurrayCommunity and Society:All:AllCommunity and Society:Discrimination:AllEducation:Bullying:AllHealth:Disabilities:AllHealth:Diseases and Disorders:AllHuman Interest:All:AllInformation and Communication:Internet:Social MediaAustralia:VIC:Shepparton 3630Australia:VIC:Wodonga 3690Carly Findlay, who grew up near Albury, describes herself as an appearance activist.Carly Findlay, who grew up near Albury, describes herself as an appearance activist.Camille CondonSupplied: Camille Condon-36.1217 146.885Working out and helping outhttp://www.abc.net.au/local/videos/2011/10/14/3339831.htm?source=rss
Meet Josh and Jack, they have recently been enjoying "gym time", but they are not just "pumping iron" for themselves, they are doing it for the wider community.Fri, 14 Oct 2011 16:01:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201110\3339831.xml97.7 ABC Goulburn MurraygoulburnmurraycentralvicsheppartonCommunity and Society:All:AllHealth:All:AllHealth:Disabilities:AllHealth:Exercise and Fitness:AllHuman Interest:All:AllLifestyle and Leisure:All:AllAustralia:NSW:Albury 2640Australia:VIC:Bendigo 3550Australia:VIC:Shepparton 3630Australia:VIC:Wodonga 3690Physiotherapist Bridget O'Connor and Josh MeredithPhysiotherapist Bridget O'Connor and Josh Meredith are part of a community projectAllison JessABC Local: Allison JessDown Syndrome research projectAlbury's Josh Meredith is taking part in a community project for people with Down syndrome that includes measuring the impact of weight trainingAllison Jess-36.0765 146.9227Coby's backhttp://www.abc.net.au/local/videos/2011/06/19/3247667.htm?source=rss
Coby Graeber was once again playing footy for the Mitta United Under 14s team on the weekend. The 15-year-old who has a disability known as DAMP, got official approval during the week to keep playing in the Under 14 age category.Sun, 19 Jun 2011 15:27:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201106\3247667.xml97.7 ABC Goulburn MurraygoulburnmurraysheppartonCommunity and Society:All:AllHealth:All:AllHealth:Disabilities:AllHuman Interest:All:AllSport:All:AllSport:Australian Football League:AllAustralia:VIC:Chiltern 3683Australia:VIC:Mitta Mitta 3701Australia:VIC:Shepparton 3630Australia:VIC:Wodonga 3690Thrilled to be backCoby Graeber will play for the Mitta United Under 14s team for the rest of the seasonAllison JessABC Local: Allison JessCoby GraeberThe Graeber family have been overwhelmed by support shown or CobyAllison Jess-36.152 146.6072Bicycle built for twohttp://www.abc.net.au/local/videos/2011/04/08/3186401.htm?source=rss
This bike trek is about sharing skills and enhancing the independence of individuals who are vision impaired.Fri, 08 Apr 2011 17:00:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201104\3186401.xml97.7 ABC Goulburn MurraysheppartongoulburnmurrayCommunity and Society:All:AllHealth:All:AllHealth:Disabilities:AllHuman Interest:All:AllRural:All:AllSport:All:AllSport:Cycling:AllAustralia:VIC:Shepparton 3630Australia:VIC:Wangaratta 3677Australia:VIC:Wodonga 3690We are familyNeil and Nathan Mackay cycled in the Guide Dog NSW/ACT tandem bike ride from Bright to WangarattaAllison JessABC Local: Allison JessBicycle built for twoThis tandem bike trek is enhancing independence and mobilityAllison Jess-36.36 146.3193Community cookinghttp://www.abc.net.au/local/videos/2011/04/05/3182850.htm?source=rss
All-round benefits from the Our Table to Yours community project.Tue, 05 Apr 2011 15:55:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201104\3182850.xml97.7 ABC Goulburn MurraysheppartongoulburnmurrayCommunity and Society:All:AllEducation:All:AllEducation:Community Education:AllHealth:All:AllHealth:Disabilities:AllHuman Interest:All:AllLifestyle and Leisure:Food and Cooking:AllAustralia:VIC:Shepparton 3630Australia:VIC:Wodonga 3690Cooking for the communityClients from the Murray Valley Centre are involved in the Our Table to Yours programAllison JessABC Local: Allison JessOur Table to YoursThe community program with multiple benefitsAllison Jess-36.1217 146.885Fighting back - a soldier's story of loss and victoryhttp://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2011/03/22/3170702.htm?source=rss
Losing both feet might slow some people down, but not Warrant Officer Dennis Ramsay.Tue, 22 Mar 2011 16:54:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201103\3170702.xml97.7 ABC Goulburn MurraysheppartongoulburnmurrayCommunity and Society:All:AllDefence and National Security:Defence Forces:AllDefence and National Security:Defence Forces:ArmyHealth:All:AllHealth:Disabilities:AllHealth:Exercise and Fitness:AllHealth:Diseases and Disorders:AllHuman Interest:All:AllLifestyle and Leisure:All:AllSport:All:AllSport:Athletics:AllSport:Basketball:AllSport:Other Sports:AllSport:Other Sports:VolleyballHealth:Diseases and Disorders:BloodCommunity and Society:Relationships:AllSport:Paralympics:AllAustralia:VIC:Shepparton 3630Australia:VIC:Wodonga 3690Dennis RamsayDennis Ramsay (right)ADF Paralympic Sport Program: Dennis Ramsay speaking to the ABC's Bronwen Wade-36.1217 146.885Benalla's Angela Barker nominated for a Victorian Young Australian of the Year Awardhttp://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2010/11/11/3063758.htm?source=rss
Young Benalla Woman fights back from attack to be nominated for awardTue, 14 Dec 2010 11:22:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201012\3063758.xml97.7 ABC Goulburn MurraysheppartongoulburnmurrayHealth:All:AllHealth:Disabilities:AllHealth:Medical Procedures:AllHuman Interest:All:AllHuman Interest:Awards and Prizes:AllHuman Interest:People:AllLaw, Crime and Justice:All:AllRural:Rural Women:AllHealth:Brain and Nervous System:AllAustralia:VIC:Shepparton 3630Australia:VIC:Wodonga 3690Benalla's Young Australian of the Year nominee Angela Barker Angela Barker - photo by Fred KrohJoseph Thomsen ABC: Joseph Thomsen Benalla's Angela Barker nominated for Australian of the Year AwardAngela Barker speaks to Joseph Thomsen Joseph Thomsen -36.1217 146.885Animals stolen from special school againhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/11/16/3067373.htm?source=rss
A special school in northern Victorian says it will have to scrap a program involving animals after a series of thefts.Tue, 16 Nov 2010 09:24:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201011\3067373.xml97.7 ABC Goulburn MurraysheppartonEducation:Schools:AllEducation:Schools:Primary SchoolsHealth:Disabilities:AllHuman Interest:Animals:AllCommunity and Society:Family and Children:ChildrenAustralia:All:AllAustralia:VIC:AllAustralia:VIC:Echuca 3564-36.1421 144.7505Wheelchair awarenesshttp://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2010/06/28/2938922.htm?source=rss
Lincoln Budge is changing attitudes towards people with a disability or in a wheelchair.Wed, 07 Jul 2010 15:54:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201007\2938922.xml97.7 ABC Goulburn MurraygoulburnmurraysheppartonCommunity and Society:All:AllEducation:All:AllHealth:Disabilities:AllHuman Interest:People:AllAustralia:VIC:Rutherglen 3685Australia:VIC:Shepparton East 3631Australia:VIC:Wodonga 3690Lincoln BudgeLincoln Budge who has played wheelchair basketball at a state level spoke to students about living with a disabiltyAllison JessABC Goulburn Murray: Allison JessLincoln BudgeLincoln Budge visits schools so students can see for themselves that people with a disability are still people. Allison Jess-36.0575 146.4597